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St. Croix River Home with Private Waterfront

Hudson, WI, USA

About the property

House2600 sqft

Bedrooms3

Sleeps8

Bathrooms2

Half Baths0

Minimum Stay5 nights

House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths, (Sleeps 8)

Enjoy a week on the water in our river home, a spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located near two quaint towns along the majestic St. Croix River: Hudson, WI., and Stillwater, MN. We are just steps away from the water where a huge 12 foot by 40 foot dock awaits. If you don't feel like being outside, there is a large enclosed porch with huge windows to watch the boats slowly troll by. We have 100 feet of private frontage with a sandy beach and for those of you who worry about current, there is little, as the river is very wide and slow moving. The dock will no doubt provide hours of endless entertainment watching the boats lazily drift by. And the best part is that we are in a no wake zone, so there is no danger of boats speeding past and ruining your precious relaxation time.

Within a two minute bike ride, you can access the Afton bike trail and ride into the historic town of Afton for a huge waffle cone at Selma's or maybe you would prefer a martini at the Sail Away Cafe. You can even ride across the bridge into the state of Wisconsin to Hudson where there is excellent live theatre at the Phipps, or great dining along the river at the Pier 500 Restaurant.

We are also just a 10 minute drive from Stillwater, the birthplace of Minnesota, and arguably Minnesota's greatest town, with its steep hills, great views, phenomenal antique shops and breathtaking paddle boats. There is so much to do, and so little time. One of our favorite things to do is have a cheese plate and glass of pinot noir at the Dock Cafe. Amazing food and great views. For those who like a fun place to hang out and listen to a band into the late hours of the night, PD Pappy's provides a great time.

Maybe you are an early riser, and would prefer a kayak ride (we have two). There is some amazing wild life to see. This morning, I saw a group of 12 egrets preening in a bay, and a pair of bald eagles were perched in a huge cottonwood above our home. If you love to fish, rumor has it that the walleyes bite often. We have some poles out on the porch, along with some lures. Best of luck and we can't wait to hear the fish stories.

We are also close to Interstate 94 and within 25 to 30 minutes you can be in St. Paul or Minneapolis where city life awaits. Why not take in a Twin's game, or go and see the new Guthrie Theatre, which is architecturally breathtaking. Maybe your goal is to see the place where Mary Tyler Moore threw her hat into the air. The options are limitless. There are even a couple of great shopping malls close by, either Woodbury Lakes, or the Mall of America.

Our home is definitely comfortable and clean, but not fancy. The kitchen and living room were updated in the fall of 2016 with some rustic but modern touches. We wanted it to feel more like a cozy cabin than a city home. However, with 2600 square feet of finished space, you will have ample room to move around and enjoy your surroundings. We do have the kitchen stocked with pots, pans, dishes, etc..., and we hope that you can whip up some great meals to enjoy on the huge lower level porch. We are close by and can be easily reached if there is anything else that you might need. We want your experience to be a pleasant one.

Owner

JT

Member Since 2010

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within a few hours

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

May 24, 2018

About JT

My wife and I always joke about how we came to own this house. It started with her saying she wanted a boat. That led to me buying a truck, which led to us renting a slip, which led to much frustration and expense, which led to me looking for property, which left her saying, 'All I wanted was a boat.' We bought our home when our boys were young and wanted them to grow up with great memories of life on the river. They spent countless hours jumping on the Rave trampoline, swimming with their friends and learning to navigate a boat on the St. Croix. We have never regretted living in this beautiful river valley and can't wait to share it with you.

JT purchased this House in 1999

Why JT chose Hudson

-my grandparents had a cottage in Lake St. Croix Beach, and as a child, there was no place better to be than going to spend some time with them on the river. My uncle continued the tradition and purchased their cottage and we continued the to enjoy the St. Croix valley. When I grew up, and finally had the chance to purchase some waterfront property, I knew there was only once place for me: the St. Croix.

Bedrooms

1 queen, 1 twin/ single, On ground level and has a queen and a twin bed

Queen size Beds (2) The master bedroom has a queen bed and so does the ground level bedroom. Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) There is a futon in the family room located on the ground level. Bunk Beds (1) The bunk in the upper bedroom has a double on the bottom and a twin on top.

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

toilet, combination tub/shower

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower

2

Location Type

Beachfront

This property has approximately 100 feet of waterfront on the north end of Lake St. Croix, a very wide area on the St. Croix River.

Lakefront

This property has approximately 100 feet of waterfront on the north end of Lake St. Croix, a very wide area on the St. Croix River.

Waterfront

This property has approximately 100 feet of waterfront on the north end of Lake St. Croix, a very wide area on the St. Croix River.

Theme

Away From It All

Family

Historic

Sports & Activities

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Linens Provided

Air Conditioning

Central air

Fireplace

The upper level has a wood burning fireplace. The main level also has a fireplace, but it is no longer in use.

Garage

The garage door height is ~ 6' and will not fit many vehicles. One parking spot can be made available with advance notice.

Hair Dryer

Heating

Central forced air heat throughout. In floor heating in the main level family room.

Iron & Board

Clothes Dryer

Parking Off Street

There is room for 3-4 vehicles in the driveway. One parking spot is always reserved for us to park while using our boats.

Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer

RV's will not fit in the tight turnaround area we have, but with advanced notice, boat trailers up to 22' could be accommodated on site. Larger trailers than that will need to be parked at a near by marina.

Towels Provided

Washing Machine

Wireless Internet

May through October Comcast cable-based broadband with one Ethernet attachment and a secured WiFi router may be available. Validate if required. 315465 / VRBO315465

Wood Fireplace

The upper level has a wood burning fireplace. The lower level fireplace is not functional.

Kitchen

Coffee Maker

Cooking Utensils

All dishes, silverware and cooking utensils are included. Has coffee maker, toaster and crock pot.

Dishes & Utensils

All dishes, silverware and cooking utensils are included. Has coffee maker, toaster and crock pot.

Dishwasher

Kitchen

Center island built in table with stools and open shelving. All dishes, silverware and cooking utensils are included. Has coffee maker, toaster and crock pot.

Microwave

Oven

double oven

Refrigerator

Stove

gas cook top

Toaster

Dining

Dining Area

comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

DVD Player

Satellite / Cable

Basic cable TV is included

Television

One television with basic cable is provided in the living room

Outside

Deck / Patio

There is a main level sun porch that is 32' by 12' and is only 22 feet from the sea wall.

Kayak / Canoe

Two kayaks are available, a single seat and a double seat

Outdoor Grill

Gas grill

Suitability

Long-term Renters Welcome

wheelchair accessible

Main level only. The main level of the house is on a concrete slab at ground level and a person on s standard wheel chair is able to get in through the garage to all rooms on the main level which include 1 bedroom, laundry room, 3/4 bathroom, family room, and the sun porch. There are not currently grab handles in the main level bathroom.
Note: The kitchen, livingroom, 2nd bathroom and two bedrooms are on the upper level and can only be accessed by stairs.

Attractions

cinemas

live theater

restaurants

Leisure Activities

antiquing

bird watching

boating

paddle boating

shopping

sight seeing

wildlife viewing

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

laundromat

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

kayaking

cycling

freshwater fishing

golf

hiking

hot air ballooning

jet skiing

fishing

roller blading

skiing

snowboarding

swimming

tennis

water skiing

wind-surfing

34 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

Latest reviews

1 - 6 of 34

Fantastic!! Well furnished and cozy

5/5

Stayed Feb 2018

Russ B.SW Chicago suburbs

We usually visit in the summer but seeing the river in the winter is terrific.

Submitted Feb 19, 2018

Fabulous Weekend

5/5

Stayed Sep 2017

Susanne N.

We have used this property many times now for a retreat weekend. The property is clean and well situated. The owner is extremely helpful. What more could you want?

Submitted Sep 25, 2017

Friends' gathering

5/5

Stayed Sep 2017

Jeanne P.

What a lovely spot, with the St Croix River at our door step, plenty of comfortable seating for six high school friends to gather, chat, laugh and have fun. We had everything we needed, the owners have done a great job of thinking of everything, as very clean and inviting. All six of us would highly recommend the location and this rental property!

Submitted Sep 16, 2017

Great new kitchen remodel

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Russ B.SW Chicago suburbs

The furnishings and decor are excellent !! Everything you could ask for , convenient to every past time from shopping to kayaking to relaxing

We will be back next year!!!

Submitted Sep 04, 2017

Good location, good times.

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Our family had a great time kayaking, swimming, etc. The layout of the house seemed a little strange to me but then I live in a ranch style house. Nice house and would recommend it to anyone wanting a lot of room to socialize. Plenty of towels and amenities. The beach and water were great for the kids to play, swim, & kayak. The 4 yr old had a great time collecting shells. Great vacation!

Submitted Aug 13, 2017

Great summer vacation location!

5/5

Stayed Jul 2017

Patricia M.Pierre, South Dakota

This place was wonderful for a summer getaway. We were there for a long weekend and found the house well stocked with everything needed. Lots of kitchen utensils, dishes and cooking items. Comfy beds and nice linens. Lots of outdoor play items including floaters, kayaks, games, fishing poles and more. We had great weather so we were outside to enjoy the beach and dock most of the time. Watching the large boats go by was great entertainment and we also enjoyed exploring with our kayaks. Lots of nice beaches and areas to swim. Stillwater and Hudson very close and Willow River State Park was fun to explore. Also enjoyed the bike path. Owners were responsive. Would love going back someday as so much to enjoy in the area.

Submitted Aug 05, 2017

1 - 6 of 34

Location

Hudson, WI, USA

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$140

Additional Guest Fee

$15

Check in/out Times: Standard check in is 4:00pm and check out is 11:00am.
Cancellations Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made 30 days or less will not receive a refund.